Assembly Bill 1058 proposes amendments to the existing law regarding landlords' access to prospective tenants' credit information. Currently, landlords can require prospective tenants to pay up to $25 for a consumer credit report, provided they notify the tenant of this charge and supply a copy of the report. The bill amends this provision by removing the reference to the previous paragraph and adding a new section that prohibits landlords from requiring access to a prospective tenant's credit score or consumer credit report.

Under the new provisions, landlords must inform prospective tenants of their right to decline access to their credit information. If a tenant chooses not to provide this access, the landlord is required to offer an alternative method for assessing the tenant's ability to pay future rent. This change aims to enhance tenant rights and provide more options for screening without relying solely on credit scores or reports.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 704.085(1)(a), 704.085